Welcome to Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island - where life revolves around wine, food, beaches and outdoor adventures.
Just a 35-minute ferry-ride from downtown Auckland, Waiheke Island is an easy-going getaway from the hustle-and-bustle of the city.
This magical island is famous for its world-class wineries and thriving art scene. You'll find sandy swimming beaches, dramatic coastal walks and scenery, and a great selection of accommodation, restaurants, cafés and wineries.
Situated in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island enjoys a subtropical climate and 100 km of coastline.
If you're after adventure, Waiheke Island has it all.
The annual festival takes place at selected venues over the holiday period.
Waiheke Island, "the island of wine", holds a wine festival every February.
NZ's largest outdoor sculpture exhibition, a great way to enjoy the island.